Karnataka High Court acquits murder accused, holding missing links in circumstantial evidence break the chain of proof; benefit of doubt extended.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court sets aside Gujarat High Court order allowing examination of a minor child witness after seven years, holding it unnecessary and prejudicial.
Kerala High Court rules that a child born within four months of marriage is legitimate and entitled to inheritance under Section 112 of the Evidence Act.
MP High Court holds Section 65B certificate is not mandatory in Family Court cases, allowing electronic evidence to be admitted under Section 14 of the Family Courts Act.
Supreme Court rules that courts cannot hold a mini-trial while deciding Section 319 CrPC applications and must summon additional accused based on prima facie evidence.
Allahabad High Court denies bail to a Chinese national accused of visa tampering and forging Indian IDs, citing hostile India–China ties and no extradition treaty.
Himachal Pradesh HC upholds rejection of secondary evidence plea in ejectment suit, ruling petitioner failed to meet Section 65 requirements and delayed proceedings.
Supreme Court holds DNA test cannot be ordered merely to determine paternity, reaffirming presumption of legitimacy under Section 112 Evidence Act.
Kerala High Court overturns death sentence, acquits migrant worker in rape-murder case citing failure to assess key witness’s competence and flawed investigation.
Bengaluru court restrains woman from defaming ex-partner, directs public apology and ₹2 lakh damages for harassment and intimidation.
Madras High Court overturns acquittal in L.K. Advani assassination plot case, holding prosecution proved charges through consistent, cogent evidence.
Supreme Court slams casual practice of declaring witnesses hostile; upholds life imprisonment in SC/ST Act case involving rape of minor girl.
SC acquits woman, brother & brother-in-law in 2006 policeman murder case, citing unreliable confessions and lack of evidence.
SC: ‘Karta’ of Hindu Undivided Family can sell joint family property for legal necessity, ruling depends on facts of each case.
J&K High Court rules right to change one’s name is a fundamental right under Articles 19 & 21, quashing Board’s rejection of student’s plea.
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![Child Born Within Four Months Of Marriage Entitled To Inheritance; Sec 112 of Evidence Act Raises Conclusive Presumption of Legitimacy: Kerala HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_5707_Child_Born_Within_Four_Months.webp)
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![Hostile India–China Ties, No Extradition Treaty: Allahabad HC Denies Bail to Chinese National in Visa Forgery Case [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_7037_Hostile_India.webp)
![Himachal Pradesh HC Upholds Dismissal of Secondary Evidence Plea in Ejectment Suit, Citing Failure to Meet Statutory Requirements [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_1402_Himachal_Pradesh_HC_Upholds.webp)
![DNA Test Cannot Be Ordered Merely to Determine Paternity; Presumption of Legitimacy Under Section 112 Evidence Act Prevails: SC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_7779_DNA_Test_Cannot_Be.webp)
![Kerala HC Overturns Death Sentence, Acquits Migrant Worker In Rape-Murder Case Due To Flawed Trial Procedures [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_5934_Kerala_HC_Overturns_Death.webp)
![Bengaluru Court Orders Woman to Pay ₹2 Lakh for Defaming Ex-Partner, Issues Permanent Injunction and Apology Direction [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/10/lj_8426_Bengaluru_Court_Orders.webp)
![Madras HC Sets Aside Acquittal In LK Advani Assassination Plot Case, Rules Prosecution Proved Case Beyond Reasonable Doubt [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/10/lj_8285_Madras_HC_Sets_Aside_Acquittal.webp)
![SC Criticizes Casual Declaration of Witnesses as Hostile, Upholds Conviction under SC/ST Act [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/10/lj_8760_witnesses_hostile.webp)
![SC acquits woman, two others in murder of policeman [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/09/lj_6002_SC_acquits_woman.webp)
!['Karta' of HUF can sell joint family property as per legal necessity: SC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/09/lj_1838_Karta_of_HUF_can_sell.webp)
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